VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:VU - FR0010282822 - Common Stock
203 EUR
+0.4 (+0.2%)
Overall VU gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated VU against 52 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. VU has an average financial health and profitability rating. VU is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
VU had negative earnings in the past year.
VU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years VU reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years VU always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
VU's Return On Assets of -0.74% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VU outperforms 44.23% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -6.15%, VU is doing worse than 63.46% of the companies in the same industry.
VU has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.77%. This is in the better half of the industry: VU outperforms 78.85% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VU is in line with the industry average of 7.78%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.45%) for VU is below the current ROIC(8.77%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.74% | ||
| ROE | -6.15% | ||
| ROIC | 8.77% |
ROA(3y)3.15%
ROA(5y)1.7%
ROE(3y)8.98%
ROE(5y)4.87%
ROIC(3y)7.45%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Operating Margin of VU (3.37%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VU has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 28.15%, VU is not doing good in the industry: 76.92% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VU has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 28.15% |
OM growth 3Y25.55%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.83%
GM growth 5Y3.16%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
VU has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VU has more shares outstanding
VU has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, VU has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.08 indicates that VU is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
VU has a Altman-Z score of 2.08. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VU outperforms 40.38% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VU is 0.37, which is an excellent value as it means it would take VU, only 0.37 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.37, VU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.23% of the companies in the same industry.
VU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51. This is a neutral value indicating VU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of VU (0.51) is worse than 61.54% of its industry peers.
Although VU does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.08 |
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC7.9%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.87 indicates that VU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
VU has a worse Current ratio (0.87) than 88.46% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.75 indicates that VU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.75, VU is doing worse than 80.77% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 63.74%, which is quite impressive.
The Revenue has grown by 39.72% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 30.99% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)63.74%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)39.72%
Revenue growth 3Y31.19%
Revenue growth 5Y30.99%
Sales Q2Q%50.18%
3.2 Future
VU is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 51.78% yearly.
VU is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 22.19% yearly.
EPS Next Y113.8%
EPS Next 2Y77.23%
EPS Next 3Y62.93%
EPS Next 5Y51.78%
Revenue Next Year49.85%
Revenue Next 2Y35.68%
Revenue Next 3Y30%
Revenue Next 5Y22.19%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
VU reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.27, the valuation of VU can be described as rather expensive.
VU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.20, VU is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VU is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 65.38% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
75.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VU, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as VU's earnings are expected to grow with 62.93% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y77.23%
EPS Next 3Y62.93%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.27%, VU is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.94, VU has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.27, VU pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.27% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of VU are negative and hence is the payout ratio. VU will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-73.71%
EPS Next 2Y77.23%
EPS Next 3Y62.93%
EPA:VU (12/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
203
+0.4 (+0.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners30.19%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.42B
Revenue(TTM)1.16B
Net Income(TTM)-13.03M
Analysts88.24
Price Target292.4 (44.04%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.27% |
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-73.71%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)1.3%
PT rev (3m)6.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)5.9%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.27 | ||
| P/S | 2.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.47 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.87 | ||
| P/B | 16.13 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.5 |
EPS(TTM)-0.81
EYN/A
EPS(NY)10.02
Fwd EY4.93%
FCF(TTM)23.96
FCFY11.8%
OCF(TTM)34.57
OCFY17.03%
SpS68.88
BVpS12.59
TBVpS-4.75
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.74% | ||
| ROE | -6.15% | ||
| ROCE | 10.41% | ||
| ROIC | 8.77% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.77% | ||
| ROICexgc | 39.24% | ||
| OM | 3.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 28.15% | ||
| FCFM | 34.79% |
ROA(3y)3.15%
ROA(5y)1.7%
ROE(3y)8.98%
ROE(5y)4.87%
ROIC(3y)7.45%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.84%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y25.55%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.83%
GM growth 5Y3.16%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.66
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.84 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 197.91% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 15.4% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 449.89% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.08 |
F-Score7
WACC7.9%
ROIC/WACC1.11
Cap/Depr(3y)200.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)175.51%
Cap/Sales(3y)11.89%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.79%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)63.74%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%62%
EPS Next Y113.8%
EPS Next 2Y77.23%
EPS Next 3Y62.93%
EPS Next 5Y51.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)39.72%
Revenue growth 3Y31.19%
Revenue growth 5Y30.99%
Sales Q2Q%50.18%
Revenue Next Year49.85%
Revenue Next 2Y35.68%
Revenue Next 3Y30%
Revenue Next 5Y22.19%
EBIT growth 1Y28.72%
EBIT growth 3Y64.7%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year222.1%
EBIT Next 3Y82.22%
EBIT Next 5Y65.3%
FCF growth 1Y287.45%
FCF growth 3Y513.43%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y212.18%
OCF growth 3Y158.32%
OCF growth 5Y87.89%
VUSIONGROUP / VU.PA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for VU stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to VU.PA.
What is the valuation status of VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of VU stock?
VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA) is expected to grow by 113.8% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA) stock?
The dividend rating of VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA) is 1 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -73.71%.